Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $23.10 - $23.45
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
FSA
HSA
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Job Description
Kindred Hospital Brea is a specialized healthcare facility located in Brea, California. This hospital focuses on providing advanced acute care and rehabilitation services to critically ill patients. The hospital has 48 beds with a dedicated staff led by experienced physicians who work collectively in multidisciplinary care teams. Kindred Hospital Brea strives to help patients regain independence and return to their daily lives by providing tailored treatment plans and comprehensive rehabilitation support. Their 4-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) includes three negative pressure rooms designed for patients with particularly serious infectious or respiratory conditions. Conveniently situated less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and surrounded by accessible dining and shopping venues, the hospital offers a supportive environment for both patients and staff.
The Culinary Assistant at Kindred Hospital Brea plays an essential role in maintaining high-quality nutrition and food safety standards for patients, staff, and visitors. This position is vital in supporting the hospital's mission by ensuring all meal preparation follows stringent food handling regulations and nutritional guidelines as set forth by department policies and the FDA Food Code. The assistant prepares, serves, and portions meals and snacks according to patient diet orders and planned menus, making authorized modifications only when necessary and properly documenting such changes. They assist in receiving, storing, and inventory management to maintain adequate food supply while minimizing waste through efficient use of ingredients and equipment. Safety and sanitation are top priorities, and the Culinary Assistant consistently maintains a clean, orderly work environment while following infection control measures and using protective equipment.
In addition to meal preparation and food service, this role involves operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment to ensure safe, compliant use. The Culinary Assistant also handles cashier duties in the hospital cafe, managing cash accurately and attending to customer orders with attention to order accuracy and payment processing. Communication and teamwork with hospital staff are crucial in this position, ensuring patient dietary needs are met with professionalism and empathy. The employee is expected to uphold the company's Code of Business Conduct and corporate compliance programs while maintaining confidentiality of patient and employee information. Consistent attendance, adherence to hospital policies, participation in mandatory training, and maintaining current certifications are required.
This role is classified as a benefit-eligible position offering a comprehensive compensation package with a pay range of $23.10 to $23.45 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA), life insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. This opportunity suits individuals dedicated to merging quality nutrition services with patient-centered healthcare in a hospital rehabilitation setting. The hospital values candidates capable of working cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to continuous performance and quality improvement efforts.
The Culinary Assistant at Kindred Hospital Brea plays an essential role in maintaining high-quality nutrition and food safety standards for patients, staff, and visitors. This position is vital in supporting the hospital's mission by ensuring all meal preparation follows stringent food handling regulations and nutritional guidelines as set forth by department policies and the FDA Food Code. The assistant prepares, serves, and portions meals and snacks according to patient diet orders and planned menus, making authorized modifications only when necessary and properly documenting such changes. They assist in receiving, storing, and inventory management to maintain adequate food supply while minimizing waste through efficient use of ingredients and equipment. Safety and sanitation are top priorities, and the Culinary Assistant consistently maintains a clean, orderly work environment while following infection control measures and using protective equipment.
In addition to meal preparation and food service, this role involves operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment to ensure safe, compliant use. The Culinary Assistant also handles cashier duties in the hospital cafe, managing cash accurately and attending to customer orders with attention to order accuracy and payment processing. Communication and teamwork with hospital staff are crucial in this position, ensuring patient dietary needs are met with professionalism and empathy. The employee is expected to uphold the company's Code of Business Conduct and corporate compliance programs while maintaining confidentiality of patient and employee information. Consistent attendance, adherence to hospital policies, participation in mandatory training, and maintaining current certifications are required.
This role is classified as a benefit-eligible position offering a comprehensive compensation package with a pay range of $23.10 to $23.45 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA), life insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. This opportunity suits individuals dedicated to merging quality nutrition services with patient-centered healthcare in a hospital rehabilitation setting. The hospital values candidates capable of working cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to continuous performance and quality improvement efforts.
Job Requirements
- Must read, write and speak fluent English
- Must have good and regular attendance
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture/liquid modification
- Knowledge of safe food handling
- Knowledge of federal, state, and city food codes and regulations
- Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn menu management system
- Understands principles of growth and development across lifespan
- Ability to provide care appropriate for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as appropriate
- Maintains confidentiality
- Adheres to hospital policies and procedures
- Maintains professional growth and development
- Reports to work on time
- Completes mandatory trainings and certifications
- Works cooperatively in a team environment
- Demonstrates guest relation skills
- Adheres to dress code and professional appearance
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Food handler permit if required by state or local jurisdiction
- One year experience in quality food preparation setting such as hospital, restaurant, nursing center, or hotel
- Full understanding of therapeutic diets preferred
Job Duties
- Assist in preparing food following department standardized recipes, planned menus, and policies and procedures
- Serves and portions food per patient diet order, department standardized recipes, planned menus, and policies and procedures
- Follow standardized menus for patients and cafeteria food preparation
- Make only authorized changes to the planned menu and record the change according to established policy
- Use production sheets to direct preparation and quantity of food
- Complete food preparation to meet established mealtimes
- Prepare and serve food at the proper temperature set forth by the FDA Food Code
- Prepare patient snack orders using a production sheet ensuring proper labeling and timely distribution
- Label, date, and store food including leftovers properly according to cool-down techniques and established policies
- Assist in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for food supplies as directed
- Ensure adequate supply of food and report stock levels to supervisor timely
- Use food supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste
- Stock nourishment rooms and administration lounge per procedure
- Keep work area clean and uncluttered during food preparation and service
- Perform cleaning using proper chemicals
- Follow infection control techniques using protective equipment
- Wash dishes, pots, and pans per procedures
- Take dish machine temperature and sanitizer concentration and log data
- Report any issues with water temperature or sanitizer immediately
- Store dishes, pots, pans to prevent contamination
- Operate equipment per manufacturer guidelines and maintain equipment safety
- Maintain department security
- Check diet orders, discharges, and room changes before meal tray assembly
- Assist patients with menu selections using menu management system
- Handle cashier duties including verifying and balancing cash bank
- Ensure order accuracy and proper payment processing
- Resolve minor customer complaints and escalate if needed
- Keep checkout area clean and stocked
- Fulfill job responsibilities in line with company's code of conduct and legal standards
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information
- Demonstrate guest relations skills
- Work cooperatively with hospital departments
- Adhere to dress code and professional appearance
- Complete annual health, safety, and education requirements
- Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings
- Maintain certifications
- Communicate issues and participate in performance improvement and survey processes
- Assume kitchen leadership when assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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